Rev. T. J. FitzGerald’s 2024 Summer Media List

“Usually we do a ‘reading’ list, which is great. I’ve included some of the books I plan to read this summer, but I’ve also included some other art I plan to take in. I love books, don’t get me wrong. I read a lot through the year, though. So sometimes in the summer I like to take in some other art forms, too. Enjoy!” 

Rev. T. J. FitzGerald

Books

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Yes, I know it’s hugely popular. But such a wide range of my friends have recommended this book to me, I can’t deny them any longer. I’m looking forward to all the conversations I’ll get to have when I’m done.

Hip-Hop Is History by Questlove

The chronicler of culture, musical visionary, and Oscar-winning filmmaker just released this book about the fifty years of 

Sing Her Name, a Novel by Rosalyn Story, our member

I can’t believe I didn’t know this was released in 2022. Our member Rosalyn Story wrote her third novel about music and families that transcend time and place. The reviews are great! I might order the Audio CD because my car has a great CD player…let’s see.

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Movies

Tuesday (Diana O. Pusic, dir.) – Julia Louis Dreyfuss is a hero of mine. Everything she does is transfixing to me. When genius comedians turn their sights on the darker parts of life we all face, I think it’s important to pay attention. I will be.

Border Lands (Eli Roth, dir.) – Cate Blanchett and Jami Lee Curtis heading up a cast of post-apocalyptic hooligans based on the hugely popular video game. I. Am. There.